'Selfish neighbour keeps doing rude act when it rains – it's impacting my home'

'Selfish neighbour keeps doing rude act when it rains – it's impacting my home' Lots of problems can emerge in your property when the weather is rainy – from flooding to damp – and this can be exacerbated by inconsiderate neighbours, too Rainy weather has a habit of revealing problems around the home that can be easy to miss in dry spells. A blocked gutter, a small crack in brickwork or poor drainage can quickly turn into pooling water, damp patches and slippery surfaces – and what starts as a minor nuisance can escalate into real damage when downpours set in. But one resident says their situation is being made far worse by a neighbour’s inconsiderate behaviour whenever it starts to rain, leaving them dealing with the consequences each time the sky turns grey. They were left fuming after discovering that the person living beside them had been placing sandbags outside during wet weather, which was directing water directly onto the properties of those next door. Taking to Reddit to vent about the situation, the irate resident wrote: "Neighbour puts sandbag on the sidewalk to direct more rainwater on my property. "Really annoying because it increases the amount of water running down the side of the house and makes the ground erode much faster than it should." They also shared a photo of the offending sandbag, which had been placed outside during a spell of wet weather. The image has since attracted dozens of responses on the social media platform – and fellow users were equally outraged by the situation. One commenter wrote: "There's a very good chance that intentionally directing water runoff onto a neighbouring property is a code violation." Another agreed, commenting: "I'm my town that is against the law. You aren't allowed to change your grading or direct water to run onto other properties." And a third added: "Start billing them for the damage to your property. Where I live it is illegal to redirect water onto someone else's property." Meanwhile, other users weighed in with their own suggestions on how to handle the situation. One recommended a straightforward approach, writing: "Go ask him what he's trying to do. Just discuss it with him." Others, however, encouraged the Redditor to take matters into their own hands without seeking permission. One urged: "Just move it, it's only one." Another agreed, adding: "Put it on their driveway." However, a diplomatic Redditor offered a different perspective. They suggested: "Put your own sandbags up to protect your property. Check with your local fire department or city works department or maybe the police department, some have sandbags for residents. "Keeping water away from homes and pathways help keep first responders safe, so that's one reason they may have them."